# \#altium-designer

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## [POLL: What’s your go-to design tool? 🛠️](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/poll-what-s-your-go-to-design-tool/1727)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 8:11am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/poll-what-s-your-go-to-design-tool/1727 "2024-12-06T08:11:27Z")

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As PCB designers, the tools we use can make all the difference in bringing our ideas to life. Between navigating complex layouts, ensuring signal integrity, and optimizing for manufacturability, the right design software…

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## [PCB Component Footprint Creation in KiCad, Altium Designer, and Allegro](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-component-footprint-creation-in-kicad-altium-designer-and-allegro/1833)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 5:14am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-component-footprint-creation-in-kicad-altium-designer-and-allegro/1833 "2024-09-18T05:14:04Z")

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Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/pcb-footprint-creation-allegro-altium-designer-kicad/ Components that need to be assembled on a PCB will have designated locations according to the design. F…